I need to hook up a 3 way electrial switch i have no directions any idea?

Answer 1

Here u go!

Answer 2

I haven't checked the internet myself but you may find a site with a diagram for this.
If not, go to your local hardware store (Orchard or Home Depot) and get hold of one of the how to books for simple wiring. Find the diagram for your wiring need and copy it from the book ...or God forbid, buy the book!
There are really cheap simply electrics books out there for like 4-6 bucks. They cover most simple wiring and sometimes some complex wiring. It's a good investment when you consider the cost of an electrician.
Wiring switches is pretty basic and simple when you get right down to it.
3 way switches are no big deal, once you've done a few. You do need a specialized, 3 way swith however, on both ends of the area you are lighting/installing switching.
And by the way, be SURE you are working on wiring that does not have electricity to it before you start. Breakers should be off at the box, or the lead in load wiring should be disconnected at a junction box or the main breaker box.
Good luck!

Answer 3

A 3-way circuit takes 2 switches. Are you replacing a bad one? Are you wiring this new? Need more info or call a licensed electrician.

Answer 4

3-WAYS ARE USED TO SWITCH ROOMS / AREAS WITH 2 ENTRIES. A 4-WAY IF 3 OR MORE ENTRIES ARE AVAILABLE.TAKE A 2 WIRE AS POWER LEG--THEN A 3 WIRE TO THE OTHER DOORWAY--THEN A 2 WIRE TO THE FIXTURE AS THE SWITCHED LEG--CONNECT ALL WHITE WIRES TOGETHER AT BOX(S) TIE THE 2 WIRE BLACK TO THE SILVER SCREW ON SWITCH--THE BLACK AND RED (FROM THE 3 WIRE CABLE )TO THE OTHER BRASS COLORED SCREWS ON THE SWITCH ON BOTH ENDS OF HALLWAY. CONNECT THE SWITCHED WIRE BLACK AND WHITE TO FIXTURE CONNECTIONS. BE SURE ALL CONNECTIONS TIGHT ( COPPER GROUND WIRES--WHITES AND SCREWS ON SWITCHES AND FIXTURE ARE TIGHT--TURN ON POWER FROM BREAKER--ENJOY!!

Answer 5

I am sure you can find that on line. Just don't ask my husband, he could never make one work!

Good Luck, I know you will find it!